May 16th, 2012
The Northern Ireland Assembly Commission has nominated Action Mental Healthas its first ever Charity of the Year. The appointment follows the Commission’s approval of a new Charity Policy. Following a proposal by the Speaker, the Commission chose mental health as the theme it wanted to support for the upcoming year and selected Action Mental Health as its nominated charity for one year. Chair of the Assembly Commission and Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly William Hay MLA said: “I am … Continue reading →
May 9th, 2012
Thanks to all those who took part in the 2012 Belfast City Marathon, and raised money for Action Mental Health. Despite the rain, everyone has a great time and can’t wait for next year!!!
May 9th, 2012
Rory Farren, one of our talented clients from AMH New Horizons Foyle, was named NI Winner in Creative Crafts at the 2012 CCEA Celebrating Achievement Awards’ ceremony which was held at the Lisburn Island Centre. At this awards ceremony CCEA acknowledges those students who have excelled in skills-based, work-related and life-long learning qualifications. Rory was accompanied by his very proud skills coach, Bernie Peoples and Foyle Service Manager, Mickie Harkin. Many congratulations!!!
May 8th, 2012
This year the special guest at the Award Ceremony for clients attending AMH New Horizons in Enniskillen was Cathy Mullan. Cathy works for the Public Health Agency and is their Health and Wellbeing and Improvement Manager and also the Regional Lead for Drugs and Alcohol. A total of 209 certificates certificates were presented to 58 clients, these were achieved over the six month period from October 2011 to March 2012. Certificates ranged from OCN Level 1 and 2 in courses … Continue reading →
April 20th, 2012
Clients from AMH New Horizons in Downpatrick attended an event in the St. Patrick’s Centre to learn more about moving forward into employment or further training. AMH invited representatives from Ballynahinch and Downpatrick Job Centres, and Hugh J O’Boyle Training, to give a presentation on the options available. The audience heard about the Department for Employment and Learning programmes such as Steps to Work, Access to Work, the Condition Management Programme, Permitted Work for those on Incapcity Benefit and Employment Support … Continue reading →
April 20th, 2012
Lady Sylvia Hermon MP, was the special guest at AMH Promote’s annual award ceremony. Each year this event recognises and celebrates the hard work of both clients and staff. AMH Promote is a training centre in Conlig, Bangor which teaches adults with learning disability to be more independent and to train for job placements in the community. With an audience of special guests including North Mayor Cllr James McKerrow and parents and carers; certificates were presented to those who successfully completed courses … Continue reading →
March 30th, 2012
One of our clients from AMH New Horizons Downpatrick, William Wade, was invited to attend the Essential Skills Awards Ceremony in Hillsborough Castle and was presented with the Highly Commended Essential Skills Co Down Award. Sarah Travers acted at host and the special guest was Alan Shannon, Permanent Secretary, Department for Employment and Learning. Congratulations William from everyone at AMH!
March 28th, 2012
This morning we had a visitor from Holland. Lorry Driver - Yan travelled from Utrecht with our order for 10,500 summer bedding plants for our Garden Centre in AMH New Horizons, Ballydugan Road, Downpatrick. Paulette Thomson is also pictured with some of the plants that will be providing blooms for the Down area this summer. Orders are now being taken for baskets, tubs, pots and pouches. Pop in to our centre – Ballydugan Industrial Estate Ballydugan Road, Downpatrick or give us a call … Continue reading →
March 21st, 2012
AMH Promote’s new polytunnel is open for business! The Polytunnel has been put up in the Promote garden in Conlig, Bangor. AMH Promote is a training centre which delivers training to adults with learning disabilities. Funding for the Polytunnel was gratefully recieved from Marks and Spencer, Bloomfield Centre, Bangor. The Conservation Volunteers were responsible for kitting out the inside of the tunnel including providing benches and growing containers at the appropriate height for wheelchair users. The new poly tunnel will enable clients to … Continue reading →
March 15th, 2012
Enniskillen Library was the backdrop for a most unusual, and impressive art exhibition showcasing the work of clients in AMH New Horizons Fermanagh. Visitors to the exhibition saw beautiful handcrafted glass and bronzework, a breathtaking display of photographs capturing the local landscape, and also had a chance to read from a selection of poetry inspired by the Fermanagh landscape. The exhibition was the culmination of a project taken forward by New Horizons Fermanagh, and funded by the Big Lottery through the … Continue reading →
